Examples of 'striking distance' in a sentence

Meaning of "striking distance"

Striking distance is a phrase that is often used to describe the proximity or closeness at which someone or something can reach or achieve a goal, target, or desired outcome. It refers to the distance within which a strike or attack can be made effectively. The term is commonly used in various contexts, including sports, military operations, negotiations, and even everyday situations
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  • A distance at which a soldier, military force, vessel, etc. is sufficiently near to be able to attack an opponent.
  • A distance at which one is sufficiently near to an objective to have an opportunity to achieve it.

How to use "striking distance" in a sentence

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striking distance
We are within striking distance of the enemy.
The end of their season is in striking distance.
We are in striking distance of having this thing wrapped up.
They should be within striking distance now.
It is in striking distance of being the third largest economy.
The dakota boys are within striking distance.
Within striking distance of our country.
A few pterosaurs are almost within striking distance.
Rick is within striking distance of his goal.
My only goal is to stay within striking distance.
We were within striking distance of a serial killer last night.
The finish line was in striking distance.
Within striking distance of one another.
I have a carrier group within striking distance.
And get within striking distance of the sheik.

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The polls this afternoon had us in striking distance.
Within striking distance of the killer.
Fewer people live within striking distance.
Within striking distance.
Carrier support will remain within striking distance.
Democrats are within striking distance of taking either chamber.
And the hunter must get within striking distance.
But they are now in striking distance of forming a majority.
It is effective because the opponent is usually within a striking distance.
And all three were in striking distance of first place.
We have actually managed to pull ourselves within striking distance.
England get to within striking distance of the target.
They could shoot at us before we were even within striking distance.
They should be within striking distance of nikki and max.
I have arranged to have an ESU team standing by in striking distance.
It also came within striking distance of taking several more.
You ought to get your hand into striking distance.
Isolated but within striking distance to several congested targets.
You need to get your hand into striking distance.
Sales are within striking distance of the record for the full year.
I moved my team within striking distance.
Fabius was within striking distance but in this case his caution worked against him.
Rick ness is within striking distance.
Within striking distance of Pompeii to the south.
As long as they are still in striking distance we have to try.
Striking distance to National park Kalkalpen.
It appears we are within striking distance of my prize.
Striking distance of the SPL and potentially the NSA.
Three more teams are in striking distance.
There is a place within striking distance said to have the best aged porterhouse in three states.
We are almost within striking distance.
We are in striking distance of the Kano road.
No intelligent person would venture within striking distance of its fangs.
The finish line was in striking distance and even though our weird collection of boats.
Only an experienced witch can incant it within striking distance of the subject.

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